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Documents concerning the National Student Christian Federation and its relationship to the councils of the National Student YWCA and National Student YMCA. The councils of the National Student YMCA and National Student YWCA are part of complex national associations with existing partnerships established in areas of overlapping purpose and work. In considering their relationship with the National Student Christian Federation they keep in mind their separate and joint established purpose and aims and their existing cooperative and governing relationship. Minutes, reports and statements of policy document the ongoing discussions about the relationship between the three organizations. Study materials on the relationship include documents concerning the role of religion on campus, the role of the church, program and purpose, the World Student Christian Federation and the job of the study committee. Additional materials concerning the National Student Christian Federation include newsletters, miscellaneous correspondence and an information packet on the merger of the United States Christian Council, Student Volunteer Movement and Interseminary Committee to form the National Student Christian Federation.

Minutes and reports of the National Student Christian Federation, an organization created to unite the student Christian organizations in the United States and connect them to the World Student Christian Federation. The purpose, function and structure of the National Student Christian Federation is defined in its constitution and bylaws. These documents also define the governing bodies and standing committees and commissions. Minutes and reports of the committees and commissions address the finance and administration of the organization as well as key issues and emphases in program and policy. The general assembly meets annually as the governing body of the national organization. Assembly reports summarize discussion and actions relating to topics such as religion on campuses, Christian organizations in the political and social climate and segregation and race relations. The assembly meetings also include reports from committees and studies and the election of new officers.

The National Student Council of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for implementing the decisions of the National Student Assembly. These responsibilities include maintaining and furthering cooperative relationships with other national and international student organizations, providing direction and support to the national staff, planning the triennial National Student Assembly, electing officers, approving the budget and forming committees. The report of the annual meeting of the National Student Council provides a summary of each session and any actions or resolutions taken. Materials sent to council members prior to the annual meeting include committee reports, descriptions of committee responsibilities and reports on areas of emphases in the National Student YWCA.

Documents concerning membership policy and procedure in the National Student YWCA, National Student Assembly reports and documents concerning the purpose and functions of the United States National Student Associations. Membership in the YWCA of the U.S.A. changes and evolves as the drive towards a more inclusive organization increases. In the National Student YWCA the desire for open and inclusive membership drives discussion and study of a revised membership basis. Notes and reports, including those from a national consultation on membership, follow the decision making process and summarize the concerns of all sides of the issue. Excerpts from original and revised constitutions and bylaws provide examples as to how the governing documents would be affected. The central issue revolves around the meaning of openness and inclusivity in a Christian organization and the role of membership. The National Student Assembly is the legislative body of the National Student YWCA discussing matters of policy and procedure such as the membership basis, budget proposals and basic standards. Reports summarize assembly discussions and highlight resulting actions. As part of a larger national and international student movement, the National Student YWCA maintains an awareness of other student organizations including the United States National Student Association (USNSA). Created as a national organizations for the exchange of ideas and to influence political and social change, the USNSA discusses social, economic and political issues affecting students, develops a program of emphases and cooperates with national and international student organizations. Included are a pamphlet on the formation, purpose and function of the organization, reports of discussion and resolutions, a report of a study of student governments and a statement on the possible membership of Ole Miss in the USNSA.

The National Student Council of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for implementing the decisions of the National Student Assembly. These responsibilities include maintaining and furthering cooperative relationships with other national and international student organizations, providing direction and support to the national staff, planning the triennial National Student Assembly, electing officers, approving the budget and forming committees. The report of the annual meeting of the National Student Council provides a summary of each session and any actions or resolutions taken. Materials sent to council members prior to the annual meeting include committee reports, descriptions of committee responsibilities and reports on areas of emphases in the National Student YWCA.

The National Student Council of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for implementing the decisions of the National Student Assembly. These responsibilities include maintaining and furthering cooperative relationships with other national and international student organizations, providing direction and support to the national staff, planning the triennial National Student Assembly, electing officers, approving the budget and forming committees. The report of the annual meeting of the National Student Council provides a summary of each session and any actions or resolutions taken. Materials sent to council members prior to the annual meeting include committee reports, descriptions of committee responsibilities and reports on areas of emphases in the National Student YWCA.

The National Student Council of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for implementing the decisions of the National Student Assembly. These responsibilities include maintaining and furthering cooperative relationships with other national and international student organizations, providing direction and support to the national staff, planning the triennial National Student Assembly, electing officers, approving the budget and forming committees. The report of the annual meeting of the National Student Council provides a summary of each session and any actions or resolutions taken. Materials sent to council members prior to the annual meeting include committee reports, descriptions of committee responsibilities and reports on areas of emphases in the National Student YWCA.

Documents concerning the administration, organization and structure of the Student Christian Movement in New York. The structure and organization of the Student Christian Movement in New York is established in its constitution and bylaws including its relationship to the National Student YWCA and National Student YMCA and local associations. Minutes and reports from the Student Christian Movement in New York regional assemblies, committees, board of directors meetings and executive council meetings concern the administration and management of the movement in addition to summarizing discussions of regional needs and program decisions. The Student Christian Movement in New York Consultation on Cooperation evaluates requests for support and cooperative work on college campuses in New York.

Documents concerning the United Student Christian Council (USCC) relationship to the National Council of Churches and small college proposals. The USCC unites autonomous student Christian organizations under common purpose in order to strengthen the student Christian movement in the United States as a whole. The sometimes complicated relationship between the USCC, the National Student YWCA and the National Council of the Churches is debated and defined in statements, correspondence and proposals. During these discussions of organization and structure, the National Student YWCA takes interest in a proposal for the USCC to become a department of the National Council of Churches and releases information to its members eventually issuing a statement of the position of the National Student YWCA. An example of the cooperative function of the USCC can be seen in proposals for work on small campuses. These proposals attempt to address how to organize and support work on campuses that are too small to support multiple Christian organizations. In 1958 a proposal is made to combine the USCC, Interseminary Committee and Student Volunteer Movement for Christian Missions, Inc. into the National Student Christian Federation. This proposal is included in a packet of documents that include drafted constitutions, background information on the separate organizations and a structural overview of the proposed organization. Additional documents concerning the work of the USCC include student Christian worker manuals, minutes of committee meetings, further correspondence concerning proposed restructuring and memorandums concerning finance and support.

Documents concerning the staff meetings, standards study, Student Volunteer Movement and studies of the National Student YWCA. Staff meeting minutes concern the personnel needs of the student division, leadership training, the implementation of the program and emphases of the National Student Council. Two standards studies are conducted to assess the structure and organization of the student division, its relationship to the parts of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and its relationship to other organizations. One study is a result of the standards study of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and the other is a result of the desire of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Program Planning Committee to understand the workings of the National Student Council better. Minutes, reports, bylaws, notes and pamphlets of the Student Volunteer Movement for Christian Missions describe the group's mission to recruit and education Christian college student on the field of missions and the international needs and provide summaries of their role on campuses and general information regarding the purpose and function of the movement. Other student association studies and reports include a survey of women college students and an assessment of materials sent to student associations.

Documents concerning the constitution and governance, purpose and membership basis, leadership, administration and relationships of the World Student Christian Federation (WSCF). In addition to copies of the constitution and bylaws correspondence discusses the new membership basis adopted by the National Student YWCA and the implications to the WSCF. A report of the purpose and membership bases of member organizations of the WSCF summarizes and shows excerpts of their governing documents to show the similarities and differences between them. At consultative meetings, delegates from the WSCF in North America meet with student Christian leaders to discuss their relationship with the federation and possible changes and applications of affiliation. Officers meetings hear reports on member countries and special projects and discuss staff, finance and administration, relationships with other organizations and conferences and meetings. Documents from the American Provisional Council of the WSCF concern the relationship between the WSCF and North American student organizations and serves to unite these organizations under the common purpose of the WSCF and act as an intermediary body. Other documents include correspondence and reports concerning the relationship between the World Student Christian Federation and the International Student Service.

Documents concerning the National Student YWCA Southwest region and the Southwest Council of Student Christian Associations. Correspondence and minutes concerning the special project to fund an African American student secretary in the Southwest region follow the fundraising, planning and implementation of the project. Other documents include bylaws, programs, handbooks, lists of leaders, pamphlets and program guides and suggestions.

Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s work with international students and the National Student Y.W.C.A.'s cooperation with international organizations. To encourage cooperative and inclusive student work, the Education Division of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. devises a program of education to share information of general international culture and student needs and to respond to emphases decided at national conventions. In addition, to education programs, international student projects manuals and pamphlets provide information for how student members can contribute to the international student movements. The particular needs of international women college students studying in the United States are addressed in a report from the International Survey Group. Typical of the YWCA of the U.S.A., the National Student Y.W.C.A. cooperates with other organizations sharing similar purpose and aim for serving and furthering the rights of students. These organizations include the International Students' Association of the CIty of New York, the International Student Service and the International Union of Students. Documents include issues of the International Student Service bulletin, minutes of the first meeting of the International Students' Association of the City of New York and correspondence and reports from the International Union of Students.

Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. National Student Assembly standards commission for student associations of the YWCA of the U.S.A. The commission is formed to study the relationship of the national student organization to local associations and their role on college campuses and make recommendations for basic standards for affiliated student YWCA of the U.S.A. associations. Later, the Constitution and Standards Committee studies the standards of affiliations outlines the standards and bylaws and constitutions. Constitutions and bylaws govern the local and national student YWCA of the U.S.A. organizations, define the relationship between the local and national student bodies and outline the standards and purpose of student associations. Constitutions and bylaws are included for the national and local level beginning in 1884.

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